Feb. 27

One-of-a-kind program set to ease bottleneck for dietetic studentsInterviews with Dr. Patricia Houston and Helen TomalikThe Toronto Star
As many as 50 per cent of dietitians in Ontario are planning to retire in the next eight years. That’s great news for students looking to get into the field, except for one thing: there has long been a shortage of the practical training positions, which all dietetic students must acquire before becoming registered dietitians.

Feb. 26

Reducing chronic pain after surgeryResearch by Dr. Faraj AbdallahCTV News
One in every three women undergoing a mastectomy could potentially be spared chronic post-operative pain if anesthesiologists used a regional anesthetic technique in combination with standard care, according to a new study.

Feb. 25

Mental illness, homelessness linked to heart disease in studyResearch by Dr. Agnes GozdzikFox News
Homeless people with mental illness are at high risk for heart disease, a new study suggests. Canadian researchers found that they have a 24.5 percent risk of heart attack, fatal or nonfatal stroke, or sudden cardiac death over 30 years.

Feb. 23

Targeted treatment for breast cancerInterview with Dr. Christine Brezden-MasleyThe Toronto Sun
When Betty Power faced breast cancer for the second time after two decades, she found there were targeted therapies for her case.

Feb. 20

Is health care too important to be left to health departments?Research by Dr. Andrew PintoMedical Xpress
Some governments have decided that health care is too important to leave to their health departments and have made health care a priority for all departments. The concept, called Health in All Policies, or HiAP, has gained traction in some governments but little research has gone into measuring its effectiveness.

Feb. 18

Next-gen baby monitorsInterview with Dr. Joelene HubertCTV News
Dr, Joelene Hubert says what the new devices can and cannot do.

Feb. 17

Taking measure of growth chartsInterview with Dr. Marcelo L. UrquiaThe Wall Stereet Journal
When it comes to measuring babies and young children, a growing body of research—controversial though it is—says one size fits all.

Feb. 11

Put an end to racism in the ERBy Dr. Janet SmylieInvited to write for The Globe and Mail
What actions could end the shocking disparity between the prosperity of Canada and the deprivation of First Nations? In our series Rich Country, Poor Nations, a range of contributors argue for one idea that could make a difference.

Feb. 4

Racism linked to illness in Indigenous peoples in CanadaResearch by Dr. Janet SmylieLongwoods
Over six years after the historic apology by the federal government regarding residential schools, Canada’s Indigenous people still face racism and lack equal access to health care, according to a new report.